Author: Fariha B
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Pakistan defeats India in Redbull Campus Clutch Valorant Qualifier
Pakistan’s MAXD Esports has dismantled India’s Team Villainous at Redbull Campus Clutch regional finals in a smooth one-sided game. Redbull Campus Clutch Grand Final went sleekly in favour of regional favourite MAXD Esports, who booked its slot by defeating Sri Lanka’s Union Gaming in a 2-0 win. Conversely, Team Villainous’ journey to the Grand Final…
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Sinatraa banned for six months from competitive Valorant
Sentinels’ vital player Jay “Sinatraa” Won has officially been suspended by Riot Games for six months for failing to fully cooperate with the investigation. The former Overwatch League MVP turned leading Sentinels Valorant star Sinatraa has been under Riot Games’ scrutiny since March of 2021. The developer has finally shared updates regarding the investigation and…
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Anonymo vs NiP CSGO Rematch Drama Explained
The May 14 Flashpoint 3 showdown between Anonymo and Ninjas in Pyjamas has stirred a new drama across the wider Counter-Strike: Global Offensive community. On May 14, Anonymo kicked the series favorites Ninjas in Pyjamas to the lower bracket of Flashpoint 3, but the Swedish team has refused to accept the loss. The Regional Major…
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CSGO: Anonymo vs NiP comes to the boil, Flashpoint scraps rematch date
The May 14 Flashpoint 3 showdown between Anonymo and Ninjas in Pyjamas has stirred a new drama across the wider Counter-Strike: Global Offensive community. On May 14, Anonymo kicked the series favorites Ninjas in Pyjamas to the lower bracket of Flashpoint 3, but the Swedish team has refused to accept the loss. The Regional Major…
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CPLF’s PokemoN slams Jazba Invitational admins over “incompetence”
CPLF’s Initiator Saad “PokemoN” Ahmed’s recent Twitlonger has landed the Nodwin Gaming’s team handling Jazba Invitational in hot water. The sixth stage of the Jazba Invitational is currently being spearheaded by a team of admins operating in Pakistan under Nodwin Gaming. A player from one of the biggest teams in Pakistan is already at odds…
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Olympic Committee includes esports in new Virtual series event
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is finally dipping its toes in the “virtual and simulation sports gaming community” by announcing the first-ever Olympic Virtual Series (OVS). Esports is thriving in 2021, but IOC’s recent announcement is undoubtedly a significant milestone in esports history. OVS will provide a chance for non-physical virtual sports to enjoy the…
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Why is FBI investigating CSGO match-fixing?
The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive match-fixing controversy has exacerbated as players under investigation have found themselves on the radar of Riot Games, and the FBI. ESIC’s inquiries into esports malfeasance have rocked the CSGO universe as the watchdog has been swinging the ban-hammer right and left on players. After coaching bug abuse, Australian players ban wave;…
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Red Bull Campus Clutch Pakistan marred by a cheating controversy
One of the most prestigious Valorant tournaments in Pakistan Red Bull Campus Clutch has been marred by cheating allegations and complaints of mismanagement. Redbull’s global Valorant university tournament is under fire from one of the teams participating in Pakistan. Red Monks’ Hashir “Captain Hook” Khan took to Facebook and alleged that the tournament management allowed…
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Patch 2.06 heavily buffs Valorant’s weakest agent Viper
Viper mains, rejoice! The handler of poison is back in the game. Patch 2.06 bears good tidings for Valorant players who like to roll with controllers. Brimstone and Omen may get some time to rest and recuperate as Viper finally receives some major buffs to her kit. The toxic agent will be able to deal…
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Vitality returns to 5 man roster, What’s next for Nivera?
Belgian Counter-Strike: Global Offensive star Nabil “Nivera” Benrlitom has run his term at Team Vitality as he steps down from the active roster. Team Vitality’s bombshell six-man roster has made great strides in CSGO esports. The French team acquired a young star and trusted him with Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut’s AWP in historic mid-match substitution. The…